MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTERS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (FULL-DAY LEARNING CENTER COURSE)
Foundations of Integrated Planning
Aqua 309, Level 3
ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED. Six competencies form the foundation of integrated planning. This highly
interactive workshop provides application experiences using a case study of a community college facing
reaccreditation that definitely needs better planning. Phyllis Grummon, Director, Planning and Education Society
for College and University Planning (SCUP), MI; Valarie Avalone, Director, Planning, MCC
9:45-10:45 AM
Keeping the Humanities Alive: Cooperation and Collaboration Within the College Community
Sapphire AE, Level 4
While preparing to offer a program in humanities, faculty have reached out across campus to provide a range of
events and initiatives designed to enrich the college community and celebrate the humanities. Kathy O'Shea,
Professor, English and Philosophy; Ann Tippett, Associate Professor, English and Philosophy, MCC
2:15-3:15 PM
Teaching the Techies: Writing Courses for the Wrenchers
Sapphire AE, Level 4
Teaching composition to automotive technology students is challenging, and success requires targeted
assignments, faculty with broad technical knowledge and teaching/writing skills, and a sense of humor. These are
not ordinary composition students! Michael Doolin, Adjunct Professor, English and Philosophy, MCC
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTERS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
12:30-1:30 PM
Problem Solving 101: Robotics and Discovery-based Learning
Aqua 313, Level 3
Problem Solving 101 was designed to improve math and critical thinking skills as well as retention by creating an
exciting and engaging environment for students to learn and collaborate. Students use LEGOs© as an engaging
tool to explore robotics, mechanical systems, electronics, and programming.
George Fazekas, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Technology, MCC
5:00-6:00 PM
Incorporating Intellectual Transfers to Explore Cross-curricular and Retentive Learning
Aqua 313, Level 3
Explore intellectual transfer as a method to increase higher order thinking skills. Teachers and students in all
subject areas will benefit by increased connections between diverse forms of learning.
Rollo Fisher, Instructor, Visual and Performing Arts, MCC
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTERS SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
2:30-3:30 PM
Taking Stock of Your Student Markets: Learning From Our Workforce Colleagues
Sapphire 400, Level 4
Join this discussion of organizational entrepreneurialism and data from an award-winning study on how workforce
colleagues serve their markets. Explore how functionally structured organizations can become more market
focused. Kate Schiefen, Dean, Academic Services, MCC; Kathryn Cambell, Chair, Higher Education Programs,
Capella University, MN
3:45:4:45 PM
Creating and Fine-tuning Critical Thinking Assignments
Indigo 204B, Level 2
Trying to fit critical thinking learning outcomes into your course? Join this overview of general critical thinking
learning outcomes for the community college, and walk through the process of designing an assignment
specifically for critical thinking learning outcomes. A manual and rubric for assessing the assignment are
provided. All disciplines welcome. Elizabeth Laidlaw, Associate Professor, English and Philosophy, MCC
To Chair or Not to Chair: Good Question!
Aqua 300, Level 3
Join this discussion of the challenges teachers face when navigating from faculty member to department chair.
Discover ways to assess your readiness and learn to use creativity and collaboration to manage this important
position. Cathryn Smith, Associate Professor, English and Philosophy; Kristen Fragnoli, Assistant Professor,
Visual and Performing Arts; Nayda Pares-Kane, Assistant Professor, Anthropology, History, Political Science,
Sociology, MCC
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTERS SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
8:00-9:00 AM
Building a New Campus in an Urban Environment
Indigo 202B, Level 2
Considering building a new campus? Come learn the principles, politics, and partnerships necessary to expand
your college’s mission and community impact. Valarie Avalone, Director, Planning; Raymond Shea, Assistant
Vice President, Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Accountability, MCC
Global Skills for College Completion: Tools and Routines
Aqua 313, Level 3
On a path toward successful professional development, 25GSCC faculty are using ePortfolio, Polilogue, and
Pathfinder virtual environments to deepen their classroom practice and classroom research as they work toward
an 80 percent pass rate in basic skills classes. Marisa Klages, Assistant Professor, English, LaGuardia
Community College CUNY, NY; Bronte Miller, Associate Professor, Development Mathematics, Patrick Henry
Community College, VA; Terry Shamblin, Assistant Professor, Transitional Studies, MCC